ASWA was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in accounting. From our first chapter in Indianapolis, we have grown to over 100 chapters nationwide. Our Orange County Chapter #73 was chartered in 1960, and our 100+ members are representative of the national ASWA demographics. Accounting professionals in ASWA are as diverse as the organizations they represent. Members hail from national and local CPA firms, private industry, academia and government. They hold a variety of positions which include partners, CFOs, financial analysts, and staff accountants. We also welcome members from related financial fields such as benefits consultants and financial planners.
Mission Statement |
| Our mission is to promote the professional interests of women in accounting and to support career advancement through leadership and business development opportunities. |
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History speaks to the career obstacles that were encountered by women accountants in the WWII era. Many colleges would not accept women in day classes, and CPA firms faced adversity from clients when sending out women auditors. Today, we are fortunately no longer confronted with these issues. However, ASWA still remains viable in that it is an organization dedicated to increasing our members’ technical knowledge while also offering opportunities to develop and enhance management and leadership skills. It also contributes to the future of the accounting profession by its commitment to advocacy for women and the workplace issues that affect them.
